 | Beads of life: Eastern and Southern African beadwork from Canadian collections Subjects: Beadwork -- Africa East -- Exhibitions; Beadwork -- Africa Southern -- Exhibitions; Africa East -- Social life and customs -- Exhibitions; Africa Southern -- Social life and custom -- Exhibitions; Clothing and dress -- Africa East -- Exhibitions; Clo; Beads of Life is a fascinating exploration of traditional beadwork from eastern and southern Africa, as well as the socio-religious principles upon which many aesthetic choices were based. The author concludes with an examination of contemporary beadwork as seen, in particular, through the eyes of Canadians from these regions. |
